Fresno State Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Fresno State Bulldogs vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA

TV: USA Net

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Washington State Cougars (1-3) will play the Fresno State Bulldogs (3-1) at Martin Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Washington State opens this contest as 2.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 46.5.

The Fresno State Bulldogs step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bulldogs played the Rice Owls and went home with a win by a final score of 38-24. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Bulldogs conceded 344 yards on 46 attempts, which is 7.5 yards per rush surrendered. Fresno State conceded 8 pass completions on 17 tries for 119 yds, and a completion percentage of 47.1%. At the end of the game, they tallied 68 plays which gave them 459 yds. The Fresno State Bulldogs ran the ball 34 times and amassed 249 yards, earning them an average of 7.3 yards per carry.

The Bulldogs have earned 1,461 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of scoring, Fresno State has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 2 times. Fresno State has compiled 74 first downs, and they have been hurt by 19 infractions for 130 yards. Offensively they maintain an average of 159.8 yards on the ground which has them sitting 71st in the country. In terms of putting points on the board, the Fresno State Bulldogs have an average of 28.3 points per game.

The Bulldogs sit in 41st in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 19.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.6 yards per rushing attempt and 171.8 yards on the ground per game on the year. For the season, they have given up 687 rushing yards through 4 games. In terms of yards via the pass, the Bulldogs have allowed 925 yds which ranks them 98th in D-1. They are giving up 231.3 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 62.5%. During the season, they have relinquished 403.0 yards per outing putting them at 114th in Division 1. They have conceded 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cougars come into this game with a record of 1-3 for this year. When they last played, the Cougars took a defeat with a final score of 34-24 when they played the Arizona Wildcats. The Cougars finished the game with 335 yds on 71 plays (4.7 yds per play). Washington State ran the ball for 3.1 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 94 yds on 30 carries. Washington State surrendered 38 rush attempts for 150 yds (3.9 yds per rush). The Cougars pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 61.1%, relinquishing 297 yards on 22 out of 36 passing.

Regarding how much they score, the Cougars rank 109th in D-1 with an average of 22.3 PPG. The Washington State Cougars are averaging 313.8 yards per contest, which has them sitting 128th in college football. The Washington State offense has totaled 222 yds of penalties on 27 infractions, which has them ranked 60th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 4 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have recorded 77 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Cougars have compiled 644 yards through the air as well as an average of 161.0 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 123rd in the country. They maintain an average of 152.8 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 611 yards for the season.

Washington State has allowed a total of 693 yards rushing (173.3 yards per game) as well as 4 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have given up 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 207.0 yards per contest, which has them ranked 71st in the nation. This season, they have conceded 99 total points. Their defense has no fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions for the year. The Cougars defense has taken part in 264 plays, which has them ranked 85th in college football. The Cougars are surrendering 24.8 PPG, ranking them 86th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Bulldogs/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cougars -2.5

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